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Meet the Team-Virtual Introductions: Patrick Harris
Hello, My name is Patrick Harris, I am a psychotherapist here at Austin STRONG Relationship Building Center as an LPC-Intern. I come...
Austin STRONG: RBC
May 12, 20202 min read


New Beginnings
As Texas begins to lift the restrictions on the shelter in place order many Austinites, including your therapists here at Austin STRONG,...
Austin STRONG: RBC
May 1, 20202 min read


Conoce a Elizabeth -Nuestra estudiante de practica
Hola a todos, mi nombre es Elizabeth Ortiz y soy una pasante actual en Austin STRONG. Estoy completando mi Practicum allí y estoy muy...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Apr 29, 20202 min read


Elizabeth Explains: Six Core Exercises with PREPARE/Enrich for Premarital Couples
Hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth Ortiz and I am a current Intern at Austin Strong. I am completing my Practicum there and am very...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Apr 29, 20202 min read


Elizabeth Explains: The 5 Types of Couples in Counseling
TRANSCRIPT: Hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth Ortiz and I am a current Intern at Austin STRONG. I am completing my Practicum there and...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Apr 22, 20202 min read


Meet Elizabeth- Our Intern
Hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth Ortiz and I am a current Intern at Austin STRONG: Relationship Building Center. I am completing my...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Apr 19, 20202 min read


A Whole New World --Couples Counseling Online
Online therapy is something that has been offered by some therapists over the past few years, however, in the past few weeks, it has...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Mar 27, 20203 min read


Action Changes Things
Austin STRONG's response to the COVID-19 concerns In these uncertain times, we know that transparency is important in order to continue...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Mar 15, 20203 min read


Happy New Year- Take #2
-Kristal DeSantis, LMFT Western New Year begins on January 1st and that day marks a "new start" to the year that many of us celebrate....
Austin STRONG: RBC
Jan 27, 20203 min read


30 Questions to Ask your Partner in 2020
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's a new year, a new month, and there's no better time to start building your new relationship! 🌟 Now, a new...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Jan 6, 20201 min read


Why Isolation and Rejection Hurts So Much: The Social Pain/Physical Pain Overlap
It is no secret that people are hard-wired to connect. In pop culture, every other song, book, and movie have themes of friendship and love.
Austin STRONG: RBC
Oct 28, 20195 min read


How to Have a Milestone Conversation: Creating Safety
Creating a safe environment, knowing your body cues, coming from an emotionally honest place, and knowing your boundaries are crucial elemen
Austin STRONG: RBC
Sep 25, 20195 min read


Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Divorce
When divorce enters the realm of possibility, there are a few specific questions you can ask to better sort out where you stand:
Would you
Austin STRONG: RBC
Sep 18, 20196 min read


Technology in Couples Therapy - Part Two
Make your technology work for you in your relationships! Like the LifeCouple apps' tagline says:
Let your I-Phone become your We-Phone
Austin STRONG: RBC
Sep 14, 20194 min read


Technology in Couples Therapy -Part One
by Ian Hammonds, LMFT-Associate, LPC-Intern As a practicing couples therapist, over the last couple of years I have heard many of my...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Sep 12, 20193 min read


Places to Make New Friends - Welcome to Austin
Where is your favorite place to connect in Austin?
Let us know and we will add your suggestions to our list.
Austin STRONG: RBC
Sep 4, 20194 min read


Making Friends in a New City -Welcome to Austin!
There is always an adjustment period in moving to a new city, acclimating to a new job, and living in a new and unfamiliar environment. Feel
Austin STRONG: RBC
Sep 2, 20193 min read


TIME FOR A CHANGE
We are long overdue for a relationship revolution. Everyone is in a relationship of one kind or another, and relationships are a place to fi
Austin STRONG: RBC
Aug 12, 20195 min read


SELF-CARE: A Blog in 2 Parts (Part Two)
SELF-CARE PART 2: Electric Boogaloo – A Self-Care Recipe By Shelly Hogan MA, MEd, LMFT-Associate (Otherwise known as, “How can we do the...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Aug 3, 20193 min read


SELF-CARE: A Blog in 2 Parts (Part One)
SELF-CARE PART 1: Myth-Busting By Shelly Hogan MA, MEd, LMFT-Associate As I reached for my favorite coffee cup this morning, I smiled to...
Austin STRONG: RBC
Aug 3, 20194 min read
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